Oil and gas news briefs October 29, 2012

• Japanese officials go to Mozambique for LNG, coal discussions
• China’s September imports split 50-50 between LNG and pipeline gas
• Australia approves second floating LNG project
• Floating LNG developer says vessels are a cost-effective solution
• Many other nations move slowly on developing shale gas reserves
• Oregon court says county can block pipeline to LNG terminal
• Long Island utility picks two firms to build new gas-fired power plants
• Calgary company joins with MidAmerican for gas-fired power plants
• International ports start slow move to LNG for ships
• Qatar Airways will use GTL jet fuel at new airport
• Industry analyst doubts proposed Nova Scotia LNG export terminal